State guide — RI
Rhode Island tipped & gig worker guide.
State minimum wage, tipped direct wage, tip credit rules, and state income tax — what the law actually looks like for Rhode Island service workers.
Minimum wage
$15.00
state minimum, 2026
Tipped wage
$3.89
direct, before tips
State income tax
5.99%
progressive
Tip credit
$11.11
allowed
Wage & tip rules
Tipped minimum wage & tip pool
What employers can pay you as direct wage, tip pool rules, sidework rights, and the protections specific to Rhode Island.
Read → TaxesState tax for tipped & gig workers
State income tax rates, brackets, standard deduction, plus federal and FICA. The honest breakdown with worked examples.
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